Cynic

A captivating series, 10 Nov 2012

I really loved The Paradise. It was wonderful to be able to sit and watch a well made sumptious production without the often ubiquitous swearing, sex and violence. I am not a prude by any means but gentle programmes such as The Paradise, and Downton Abbey seem like a breath of spring. I am looking forward to reading the book because I am not sure a second series will be possible. Well done BBC this is surely a winner.

Watchable, 20 Sep 2012

I had already seen the reviews of this film so was prepared for the somewhat odd theatrical take on it. Having read the book many many years ago I went with an open mind, but to be honest I found the overall effect to be strange and somewhat disengaging. There was undoubted spectacle about it, and from a visual perspective some scenes were stunning, but at the end of the day I found the film disjointed and difficult to follow as it seemed to jump between the conventional and the surreal.

Keira Knightley looking predictably stunning in some wonderful costumes, is sadly not a convincing character actress as I find I can never forget I am watching Keira rather become immersed in… Read more

Roll on Series 3, 18 April 2012

I loved the first series and the second has not disappointed. The main characters are all brilliant and many viewers will sympathise, and even identify with the personal story lines. All the best police dramas look at the personal side of the lead players as well as following individual plotlines in each episode, and Scott and Bailey is a brilliant example of this. The second series has had more hard hitting story lines than the first, and the writers have tackled these with just the right balance. All I hope is that there will be a third series!!